Group Visits

Discounted Admission Groups

OUR RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR MUST CONFIRM THE REQUESTED DATE/TIME FOR YOUR GROUP IN ADVANCE.

Groups such as preschools, family day cares, summer youth programs, church groups, moms and dads groups, and playgroups can receive a discounted admission rate of $5.50 per person, but to qualify, the group must:

* have a minimum of 6 children but not more than 15 children, with one adult for every 6 children

* be booked at least one week in advance

* pay for the group visit in one transaction (check, cash or credit card) on or before the day of the visit

NOTE: we reserve only one group visit in each time slot. If the date and time you are interested in is already booked, we will suggest an alternative date.

For dates during the busiest seasons (Jan-May), we recommend reserving your visit 2 months in advance.
Group visits may be scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, or on Friday afternoons. Some dates may not be available due to special programming.

There is no charge for children under 12 months.

To book your group visit:

FREE Field Trips

Head Start and state-supported preschools, social service agencies, hospital based programs and many others may be eligible for free admission. At least 60% of children enrolled in the program must be from families receiving state or federal assistance. Depending on grant support, we may alse be able to provide reimbursement for transportation. Free admission groups receive return visit passes for the families of each child.

Free admission groups must have a minimum of 6 children but not more than 15 children, with one adult for every 6 children. Free admission groups are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, or on Friday afternoons. Some dates may not be available due to special programming. Free admission group visits must be booked at least one week in advance.

To determine eligibility and/or to book your group visit, please contact our Family Outreach Coordinator at 510-647-1111 x15. or email us at familyoutreach@habitot.org

Family Engagement Groups

Teen parent programs, agencies serving special needs children, homeless shelters, prison based programs and others are eligible to participate in Habitot's free, weekday afternoon visits when Habitot is closed to the public.

Parenting support programming is incorporated into these visits which are implemented in partnership with cooperating agencies.

To inquire about participating in the program, please contact our Family and Community Partnerships Manager at 510-647-1111 x16 or parented@habitot.org.